Once upon a time, summer meant sun, sand and no responsibilities. The final bell would ring on the school year and you were home free, not a care in the world. Now all I can think about is how much I dread the humidity. Kidding, of course. Summer fun is still to be had even […]

Just about everyone has “the drawer.” You know the one I’m talking about. That desk drawer where you stash papers and knickknacks of all kinds, never to be seen again? Or maybe for you it’s a box, or worse – a room! Hey, it’s a part of life. (Confession: I’ve totally had a “room” before.) […]

A hike through the woods in autumn. The first scratch of vinyl on a Tom Petty record. That super long hug from your best friend. Whatever truly stirs your soul is something to hold on to. They had a name for that in Ancient Greece – a muse. And when you’re feeling creatively stuck, your […]

On a trip to the Virgin Islands years ago, I learned of this fantastic concept called “island time.” Basically, it’s like regular time, you just do things slower. There’s a pinch more leisure to your day, a touch more relaxation, and a whole lot less stress. “That’s just the way things are here,” they say. […]

I’ll be honest with you – I’m pretty bad at puzzles. Those huge sections of a single color are just one giant “nope” for me. But if you’re the type that doesn’t get puzzled when staring at 1000+ loose pieces on a table and you have the fortitude to see that bad boy to the […]

Walk the electronics aisle of any superstore near you and you’ll quickly get a picture of the latest tech craze: drones. From tiny toy drones to giant, high-dollar monstrosities, you can find any type of remote controlled flying contraption to suit your fancy. Now that Amazon packages are starting to be delivered by drones, it’s […]

So, you’ve found the frame of your dreams and can’t wait to see what it looks like around your art. “But wait,” you say. “How on earth do I go about choosing mats for my picture?” Hey, we got you. Mats are nothing short of miracle workers for making your framed pieces shine in their […]

Love that design mag style, but helplessly un-handy? Long for the “bring-the-outdoors-in-with-live-plants” look, but have a knack for killing fresh greenery faster than you can say “photosynthesis”? We have the project for you: A Picture Frame Succulent Wall Planter. You don’t need a green thumb to bring this super-fresh style to a living room near […]

Sometimes it’s big fun is to create something for ourselves rather than hitting the stores trying to find just the right look, the right size, the one thing that’s a yes. (Plus, it’s great to be able to say, “I made this,” and hear the wows.) So, while we were pinning away on our Pinterest […]

Ahhh. The joys of parenthood! The pitter-patter of little feet, the splitter-splatter of pasta sauce. Best thing to happen to your life. Not-so-great for your furniture, décor and personal sense of style. Feathering the now, much fuller nest and sowing your interior design oats pretty much gets put on the back burner. Welcome to survival […]

Framed art, prints and pics are always excellent gift ideas. But when it comes to coming up with totally unexpected gifts that’ll blow your favorite peeps away, you can also think outside the frame. In other words, frames don’t always have to be used to create wall art, they can actually be the art! That’s right […]

When it comes to decorating, a bathroom can often be challenging. It’s usually on the small side, awkwardly shaped, with little wall space. A few minor changes mixed in with some creativity can liven things up in no time. It’s a great place to dip your toe into interior design, have some fun and experiment. […]

It’s a beauty powerful enough to drag you out of bed before dawn. It inspired you to climb a mountain. It accompanied you at the end of your best beach day. It’s that magical moment when the sun peeks up over the horizon to start a new day or sinks beyond the sea to sleep. […]

We were recently featured in a HGTV Magazine feature article about displaying wall art. And I loved the ideas shared, but I wanted to expand and share more ideas with you! When it comes to wall art and framing pieces, there are so many possibilities, coming up with a design and getting it onto your […]

Remember that favorite B&W photo of Grandma and Grandpa? Or the one of your mom with a bouffant? Or your dad with the muttonchops? They’ve been slowly fading away, getting dog-eared in a shoebox, even though you can’t wait to break them out at family functions and eventually pass them on to nieces, nephews and children. […]

There’s nothing more annoying than digging in a drawer for your favorite necklace, only to find it wrapped up like a ball of yarn with other necklaces, your bumblebee bangle and your prized statement ring. Then you have to forget it, because you’re late and you don’t have a chance of untangling it in time […]

Imagine you’ve just gotten home to see your latest creation you made with us waiting at your door. You can’t wait to open it because you know it’s the frame you ordered to display the amazing family photo you’ve just printed. But wait, what’s this? BLUE ACRYLIC?? What am I supposed to do with a […]